Do you take Tyelenol or Advil/Motrin?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the use of Tylenol (acetaminophen) and Advil (ibuprofen), particularly in the context of overdoses and personal experiences with pain management. Participants share anecdotes related to medication use, overdose cases, and the implications of overmedication, while also touching on gender differences in medication habits.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes a severe case of Tylenol overdose leading to kidney and liver failure, emphasizing the dangers of overuse.
  • Another participant mentions taking 20-30 Advil a day for leg pain, raising concerns about the seriousness of such a dosage.
  • Questions arise regarding the intentionality of overdoses and the specific dosages that could lead to overdose, with some participants expressing uncertainty about the amounts involved.
  • There is a discussion about the effectiveness of acetaminophen, with some participants stating it does not work for them, while others find it useful for fever reduction.
  • Generalizations about medication habits between genders are made, with some participants suggesting that women may overmedicate more than men, while others challenge this notion.
  • Participants share personal anecdotes about their own medication use, with some claiming to rarely take pain relievers and others discussing their experiences with migraines and headaches.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of views on medication use, with no clear consensus on the appropriateness of dosages or the effectiveness of different medications. Disagreements exist regarding generalizations about gender and medication habits.

Contextual Notes

Some participants note the lack of clarity around the specific dosages that constitute an overdose and the potential for unintentional overdoses due to ignorance of proper dosing guidelines.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to individuals concerned about medication safety, those seeking personal experiences related to pain management, and readers interested in the social dynamics of medication use.

  • #31
Gokul43201 said:
I recently heard something about the harmful side effects of drinking over a liter of water a day. :rolleyes:
Where did you hear that? :rolleyes:

When I played soccer or worked as an iron worker, I would drink a gallon+ (3.785+ l) of water or Gatorade a day. But then I would sweat that much too. :biggrin:

During a day with an air temperature of 95-100°F (the iron was more like 100-110°F) and 60+% humidity, my body mass would fluctuate about 5-6 lbm (2.3-2.7 kgs).
 
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  • #32
The big side effect of too much water is drowning.
 
  • #33
and BTW, isn't aspirin the key ingredient of many a folk medicine, going back possibly to 'African Eve'?

Not only of African Eve. There is also the hypothesis of animals knowing this. My pet mammoth was found with a stomach full of willow leaves, while the normal diet consisted predominantly of grasses (Poceae). Furthermore, the post mortem revealed that this animal may have suffered from pain indeed.
 

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